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What is a Retrade in Real Estate & How TO Negotiate a Retrade Successfully | How To with Gino Barbaro

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Mar 26, 2025

Dive into the intriguing world of retrades in real estate! Discover how to ethically renegotiate deals to maximize your returns without burning bridges. Gino Barbaro shares personal stories and practical examples, illustrating when and how retrades should be used. Learn actionable negotiation techniques inspired by Chris Voss, emphasizing the importance of due diligence and understanding seller motivations. With market insights and strategies to maintain trust, this is a must-listen for any multifamily investor.

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ANECDOTE

Faulty Breakers

Gino encountered faulty breakers in a deal, requiring $400,000 in replacements.
The motivated seller agreed to a retrade due to the potential deal-breaker.

ADVICE

Fair Retrades

Retrades should be fair and reasonable, considering the overall deal.
Don't nickel and dime the seller on small issues in a good deal.

ADVICE

Trust and Reputation

Trust but verify all information provided by sellers.
Avoid becoming known as a frequent retrader, as it damages your reputation.

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In this episode of The How-To Show, Gino Barbaro—co-founder of Jake and Gino—dives deep into one of the most misunderstood tools in real estate investing: The Retrade. Whether you're a multifamily investor or just starting out, understanding how to ethically and strategically renegotiate deals can be the difference between massive ROI and massive regret.

Gino shares personal stories, market insights, and real-life retrade examples—from faulty breakers to low appraisals—and explains how to approach sellers and brokers the right way. He also references negotiation master Chris Voss, giving you actionable techniques to use today.

Want Gino’s Chris Voss notes? Email him directly at gino@jakeandgino.com
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Topics Covered:

What a retrade actually is
When retrades are appropriate (and when they’re not)
The role of due diligence and financial review
How to approach sellers and brokers without burning bridges
Market changes, financing contingencies, and capital expenditures
Why trust—but verify—is your #1 rule

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